Diiala

Noun class IVnounReviewedpage 344

Word formsmúlaplural · source-attested · corpus spelling “mula” ×1

1
Male; man.
PT Varão; homem.·FR Mâle; homme.
Seen in the folk-tales
- Uakituka diiala dia mbote.He turned into a handsome young man.III · told by Jeremias da Costa, known as Jelemía dia Sabatelu
- Mona a diiala uxi: “Ngibanga kiebi?”The young man said: “How shall I do?”XIII · told by Jelemía dia Sabatelu.
2
Husband (in relation to the wife)
PT Marido (com relação à esposa)·FR Mari (par rapport à l'épouse)
- muhatu ni riiala
3
figurative
Spirited man; capable, competent person.
PT Homem animoso; pessoa capaz, competente.·FR Homme courageux; personne capable, compétente.
4
Male. Pl. múla.
PT Macho. Pl. múla.·FR Mâle. Pl. múla.